This book contains S. S. Van Dine's 1926 mystery novel, "The Benson Murder Case". When a baffling murder case piques the interest of New York dilettante Philo Vance, he offers his assistance to the police, and his friend - District Attorney Markham. After reconstructing the crime, Vance is able to determine the murderer's height and, together with Markham, sets of to investigate the victim's love interests and business associates. A thrilling and masterful mystery novel, "The Benson Murder Case" will appeal to lovers of detective and mystery fiction, and it is not to be missed by fans and collectors of Van Dine's work. The chapters of this book include: "Philo Vance at home", "At The Scene of the Crime", "A Lady's Handbag", "The Housekeeper's Story", "Gathering Information", "Vance Offers an Interview", "Vance Accepts a Challenge", "The Height of the Murderer", etcetera. Many vintage texts such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now, in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned biography of the author.
This book contains S. S. Van Dine's 1926 mystery novel, "The Benson Murder Case". When a baffling murder case piques the interest of New York dilettante Philo Vance, he offers his assistance to the police, and his friend - District Attorney Markham. After reconstructing the crime, Vance is able to determine the murderer's height and, together with Markham, sets of to investigate the victim's love interests and business associates. A thrilling and masterful mystery novel, "The Benson Murder Case" will appeal to lovers of detective and mystery fiction, and it is not to be missed by fans and collectors of Van Dine's work. The chapters of this book include: "Philo Vance at home", "At The Scene of the Crime", "A Lady's Handbag", "The Housekeeper's Story", "Gathering Information", "Vance Offers an Interview", "Vance Accepts a Challenge", "The Height of the Murderer", etcetera. Many vintage texts such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now, in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned biography of the author.
Über den Autor
S. S. Van Dine was the pen name of Willard Huntington Wright (1888-1939), an American art critic, editor, and novelist whose influence on Golden Age detective fiction remains profound. Trained as a literary critic and steeped in art and philosophy, Wright turned to mystery writing during a period of convalescence-and reinvented himself as one of the most sophisticated voices in the [...] 1926, he introduced the world to Philo Vance, the aristocratic amateur sleuth whose razor intellect, biting wit, and refined tastes set him apart from more conventional detectives. Beginning with The Benson Murder Case, Van Dine's novels quickly became international bestsellers, praised for their intricate plotting, psychological depth, and stylish prose.Beyond the page, Van Dine's influence extended to the silver screen. His Philo Vance mysteries inspired a series of popular Hollywood films in the 1930s, starring actors such as William Powell, Basil Rathbone, and Warren William. Today, his work endures as both an essential part of American crime fiction history and a window into the glittering yet shadowed world of 1920s New York high society.S. S. Van Dine remains celebrated as one of the leading architects of the classic detective novel, bridging the gap between puzzle-driven whodunits and the more character-driven mysteries that would follow.
